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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Research peptides are used around the world for a number of reason but most notably to test the effects of growth hormone related hormones and growth hormone related peptides and their effects.

Recently there has been quite a bit of exposure and media attention to a product called insulin like growth factor 1, otherwise known and IGF-1. The exposure was due to rumors of professional athletes allegedly using the products to either promote strength or muscle size or to accelerate healing in injured muscles of joints.

IGF-1 or Insulin like Growth Factor 1 is a protein encoded by the IGF1 gene and it is similar to the molecular structure of insulin. IGF 1 has many amino acids (70 in all) that are made by the endocrine hormone and the liver. Insulin like growth factor 1 has many effects within the human body and by manipulating the hormone it can lead to significant gains in the area of healing, recovery and sports performance.

Insulin like growth factor 1 supports cellular division and growth in organs and muscle cells. Igf-1 also aids in repairing nerve damage, circulatory systems, cardiovascular system and is very popular among the anti-aging crowd.

IGF-1 also aids in fat loss because it inhibits the use of insulin which slows the moving of glucose throughout the body, this function forces the body to use fat as an energy source instead of glucose.

IGF-1 in its true form is available via prescription or for research purposes, it is important to note that in many sports and in the Olympics, use of IGF-1 is banned and can result in suspension or banning of an athlete caught using it.

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